Chapter 24: Partial examination (4)

The words of Kang Geom-Ma, who had gripped her shoulder to ask for help, echoed in her mind: “Chloe, no matter what, bring someone.” abandon She remembered the look in his eyes, which normally showed overwhelming fatigue but now were more serious than ever as he headed alone toward the demon.

Chloe ran through the underbrush.

With her sword in hand, she cut through the thick vines as she pushed forward along the mountain slope, with no clear destination in mind. altitude She only knew she needed to find the silhouette of someone in that same area.

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He was, without a doubt, the strongest person she had ever known, and yet, she felt uneasy.

Chloe decided she had to locate another team as soon as possible.

This time, his opponent was a demon capable of using magic—an exceptionally difficult enemy for Kang Geom-Ma, whose specialty was the sword.

A broad, powerful back like the ocean, and in each hand, one of his sharp blades. zenith How would he be now? zenith No one at the academy knew Kang Geom-Ma’s strength as well as she did.

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The effort caused steam, with a faint scent of blood, to rise from her tense muscles.

Though she moved at her top speed, her steps still sounded heavy.

With that determination, she activated every blessing she could use, channeling all the energy into her legs.

The landscape around her became a blur as she ran, the cold, sharp wind hitting her cheeks and the sound of air whistling behind her red hair.

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Suddenly, a thought struck Chloe. matrix Did Kang Geom-Ma endure this level of pain—or perhaps something even worse—all the time? voyage Remembering how he always tried to avoid fighting, drawing his sword only in extreme situations, her eyes began to mist.

The tears weren’t from the pain in her legs but from the sadness of not being strong enough. action Kang Geom-Ma always put his body on the line to protect his team, even now, facing a demon without hesitation.

She didn’t reach even half of Kang Geom-Ma’s speed, but the pain radiating from her legs up to her abdomen was so intense it left her dazed.

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Boom, boom, boom!

As she pushed herself to her limit, she heard the sound of trees crashing and something exploding in the direction of the pond.

Then, a sudden rain fell from the clear sky. amber Something was definitely happening. apron She desperately wanted to head in his direction, but Chloe pressed her lips together and held herself back; the taste of blood filled her mouth.

Chloe murmured to herself, “Kang Geom-Ma, I’m on my way. august Please…”

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Never in her life had she shouted so loudly. afford She was willing to tear her vocal cords if it meant someone could hear her.

“Please!!! album Is anyone here?!”

Even though she urgently needed help, she couldn’t see anyone around. attic Gritting her teeth, she opened her mouth and screamed with all her might.

With the rain falling like a curtain, all she could do was keep calling for help, caught between desperation and helplessness.

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A small cry for help, lost in the echo of the mountain.

With a tearing sound, Chloe felt her calf muscles strain all the way up to her knees. apron Still, she didn’t stop.

The force of the wind pushed her, and the trunk of the old tree she used as leverage snapped.

It was then that Chloe’s eyes widened. amber A dark silhouette quickly passed through the edge of her vision. advance Using a tree as support, she changed direction toward it.

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“Huh?!”

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Finally, Chloe came to a halt before them, blurred figures that she could barely make out.

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Her vision blurred, and the shadows of the people she saw seemed to merge and separate on her retina.

While breathing heavily, Chloe felt her mouth go dry, and her irregular breathing made her lips feel cracked and parched.

The same sound of surprise came from their mouths when they saw her appear out of nowhere, their faces showing shock.

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Her body felt as if all her energy had drained after activating all her blessings.

“…Help… me…”

She didn’t have the strength to lift her head. ability Chloe wavered and let herself fall, leaning against someone’s chest as she slowly looked up.

Her voice, broken and dry, escaped from her parched lips. harbor Her hand trembled as she extended it in a gesture of supplication. arena One of them took her hand, a rough palm covered in calluses.

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“Please… help Kang Geom-Ma…”

As her consciousness began to fade, Chloe, with her last bit of strength, lifted a finger, pointing in a direction. adapt She could hear them saying something, but the buzzing in her ears drowned out their voices, making it impossible to understand.

The girl and four others, who seemed to be her team, looked at Chloe with expressions of surprise and concern.

It was a girl with long blue hair and golden eyes. palette Though her face seemed vaguely familiar, she couldn’t focus well enough to recognize her.

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With those final words, Chloe’s memory of her first midterm exam cut out completely.

He was certain that the scene he was witnessing today would be forever etched into his memory.

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Speed Weapon reflected. abandon He wondered if he would ever experience shock like this again in his entire life.

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Yet, both he and Rachel felt a deep chill, as if an icy coldness seeped through each vein and enveloped them entirely.

There was nothing particularly remarkable about the movement itself, nor about its execution.

Kang Geom-Ma extended his sword and traced a diagonal line through the air.

A simple cut.

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“Cut… and it splits.”

How could he explain it in words? atomic Perhaps the only possible description was:

But that physical action had transformed into something abstract, like a concept unto itself. acoustic Analytical as always, Speed Weapon wanted to describe that moment, though he didn’t fully grasp what he had just witnessed.

There was no other way to explain it. abstract Kang Geom-Ma’s technique was on a level that couldn’t be reduced to comparisons or simple words. attic Trying would be a waste of time.

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Speed Weapon glanced at Rachel. antenna Her eyes, widened in a mix of shock and disbelief, showed an expression he had never seen on her face before. anxiety She collapsed to the ground, her face pale, unable to process what she had just seen.

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Even the large group of mermen, who had surrounded them just moments before, fled in unison upon seeing Kang Geom-Ma’s cut, as though they’d suddenly made a pact. acoustic As rudimentary as their minds were, even they seemed to possess a survival instinct.

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After all, as skilled as she was as the successor of the Changseong house, something like this was beyond even her imagination. antique Wide-eyed, Speed Weapon stared at Kang Geom-Ma’s back.

Perhaps, from her perspective as a warrior, she had perceived something he could not.

Speed Weapon had known her for over ten years, but he had never seen her look like this.

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He had split the incoming water projectile that had flown toward him like a torpedo.

‘Who the hell are you, really…?’

That magic, which concentrated all the power of the surrounding water energy, had caused such an impact that a clear rain now fell from the sky.

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He hadn’t just cut through the water but had sliced through the magic itself. ability Speed Weapon couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh.

It was so outlandish that it defied all logic. apple Within less than a minute, his understanding of what was possible had been shattered multiple times.

Some people said demons were synonymous with terror, and with good reason. arctic Despite numbering only a few million, they managed to threaten billions of humans.

He felt chills throughout his body, an uncontrollable tremor that he could only express with a quiet, breathy laugh. wizard Perhaps his mind had become a little unhinged.

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“Ah… ah… ah…”

There was no guide on what to do if you encountered a demon.

But now, ironically, that demon they so feared was trembling with terror in front of them. zenith The position of strong and weak had changed drastically. arch Speed Weapon felt a profound sense of relief that lifted a heavy weight off his chest. zenith A strange sense of satisfaction began to fill him.

All you could do was pray for a quick death.

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“Ahhhh!”

Kang Geom-Ma advanced. anxiety The demon siren, terrified, tried to retreat.

But with only one leg, it ended up falling onto its back.

Step.

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Crunch, crunch.

He didn’t understand any of what it was saying. audit But he could clearly sense that it was a last cry of desperation, a plea for life.

The siren snapped its fingers frantically, trying to summon more magic. zenith But it no longer had any energy. acoustic All it could manage were tiny, harmless sparks.

The scaly creature used its arms to drag itself backward, but Kang Geom-Ma kept advancing, each step steady.

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Seeing the deadly gleam in Kang Geom-Ma’s blade, the siren writhed and screamed in desperation.

With each step Kang Geom-Ma took, the siren tried to pull itself away, crawling like a fish out of water.

“Ahhhh!”

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Slash—

Kang Geom-Ma’s sword slid through with an ease that defied even the resistance of the air.

A second later, the siren’s head slid off smoothly from its neck, landing in the pond with a soft splash.

A brief, clear sound as a perfect diagonal line appeared across the creature’s neck.

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Kang Geom-Ma stood still, unmoving, his back to his companions.

‘He’s done it.’

At the same time, the rain soaking the ground ceased, and the faint mist that covered the area began to dissipate.

Its body quivered slightly before collapsing, like a fallen pine tree.

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He had defeated a demon. abstract And he had done it alone, as a first-year student.

While Speed Weapon continued to watch the scene, lost in disbelief, he saw Kang Geom-Ma drop his sword and collapse to his knees as blood began to pour from his mouth and chest.

That feat made it clear who was truly strong, in the most absolute sense.

Speed Weapon’s and Rachel’s pupils slowly widened as they realized what had just happened.

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“Geom-Ma!” echo Rachel, having recovered from her shock, rushed toward him.

Speed Weapon, though also at his limit, utterly exhausted, held his trembling legs, determined to save that man at all costs.

Leon, meanwhile, could barely prop himself up, struggling to catch his breath.

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Step, step, step.

Stifling a groan, he began to move toward the pond, almost dragging himself.

His body was entirely drained after using all his energy to heal Leon. aspect He could barely keep his joints steady.

At that moment, he heard the sound of several footsteps approaching. canvas Could it be that the group of mermen who had fled had decided to come back? aluminum If that were the case, they were doomed.

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A chill ran down his spine. amber Heart pounding, Speed Weapon turned his head.

They had finally arrived.

It was Abel, holding Chloe, along with the members of his team, running toward them as fast as they could.

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Feeling a wave of relief, Speed Weapon let himself fall back into the mud, lying flat on the ground.

“At last…”

His eyes drifted toward the sky, through the parted clouds.